Ararat at a glance
Population
9,602
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Ararat.
The postcode for Ararat is 3377 (SA).
Ararat (3377) sits in the South Australia region of South Australia.
Ararat has roughly 9,602 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ararat's population at 9,602, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,602
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
9,602
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Ararat.
Frequently asked
About Ararat.
- What is the Ararat postcode?
- Ararat is in the 3377 postcode, in SA, in the South Australia region.
- Where is Ararat?
- Ararat is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 3377, in the South Australia region.
- What is the average rent in Ararat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What is the population of Ararat?
- The population of Ararat is approximately 9,602 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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